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  • Voiceagenten grows the digital voice assistant market 

    Voiceagenten grows the digital voice assistant market 

    As a service provider, Voiceagenten was founded to demonstrate the capabilities and potential of digital voice assistants. The company creates digital interaction opportunities for various industries with the help of Amazon Alexa. Voiceagenten’s tools combine their voice technology expertise with the latest developments in artificial intelligence (AI). 

    The emergence of large language models (LLMs) represents a game-changer in the voice technology field. Voiceagenten recognizes the potential of these models in enhancing the efficacy and precision of voice assistants. Rooted in sophisticated AI algorithms, LLMs empower digital assistants to comprehend and respond with an almost human-like understanding, bridging the gap between machine and natural conversation. The start-up integrates LLMs to elevate the user experience, ensuring seamless interactions and more intuitive responses. It's not just about voice commands anymore; it's about engaging in meaningful dialogues with technology.

    Image: Voiceagenten

    Voiceagenten ensures that each project and application is flexible and tailored to the requirements of the client. They have already offered several services to their customers, including a time tracking service where employees can record their working time and create a time stamp with a simple voice command. For another client, they developed a high-quality forest bathing experience at home by generating an audio experience with forest meditating sounds to ensure complete tranquility.  

    The company also offers a professional audio transcription service that can transcribe text in 57 languages. This can be used for creating and publishing podcasts, interviews, videos, and more. The advancement of digital voice assistant capabilities through artificial intelligence offers distinct advantages that can be customized to suit individual requirements.

    CEO of Voiceagenten, Paulos Mesghina, additionally remarks, "At Voiceagenten, we're revolutionizing digital interactions through AI-driven voice solutions. Every command shapes a more conversational future."  

     

    About Cyber Valley  

    Cyber Valley is Europe’s largest and leading research consortium in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and modern robotics. It has a mission and a public mandate to advocate for entrepreneurship, research, development, application, and acceptance of technologies and methods in the field of intelligent systems. The company envisions a future where the full potential of intelligent systems is leveraged for the greater good of the world.  

    The Cyber Valley Community brings together partners from science, industry, and society, along with AI researchers and entrepreneurs. The Cyber Valley GmbH is funded by the state of Baden-Württemberg and acts as the central organizer, service provider, and host for the community. While the GmbH operates from Stuttgart and Tübingen, Cyber Valley has a larger scope: As a national and European driving force, it attracts the best people from all over the world to create the future with AI. 

    About the Cyber Valley Start-up Network   

    With the Cyber Valley Start-up Network, Cyber Valley is building and fostering a community of AI entrepreneurs. Members enjoy exclusive access to a wide-ranging network, connecting them with AI researchers, investors, corporations, and fellow start-ups. Members are required to have a connection to Cyber Valley, either by being located in Baden-Württemberg, or by being members or alumni of Cyber Valley partner institutions. The core of their business model must be centered around intelligent systems. The Start-up Network is growing continuously. More information about the current number of start-ups and the application process: cyber-valley.de/start-up-network. 

    About Voiceagenten 

    Voiceagenten is at the forefront of voice technology. As experts in Large Language Models and Prompt Engineering, we offer AI-driven speech solutions that will propel your business into the future. 

  • Cyber Valley ist der WIN Charta Initiative beigetreten

    Cyber Valley ist der WIN Charta Initiative beigetreten

     

    Cyber Valley's WIN Charta focus

    In 2024, Cyber Valley GmbH's efforts towards future sustainability will center around the key principles outlined in the WIN Charta:

    • "We promote innovations for products and services that increase sustainability and underline the innovative potential of Baden-Württemberg's economy."
    • "We generate added value for the region in which we do business."

    Cyber Valley firmly believes that long-term successful, entrepreneurial action can only be achieved in harmony with the region and the environment. As an ambassador for entrepreneurial spirit, Cyber Valley GmbH has a public mandate to strengthen the research, development, application, and acceptance of methods and technologies of intelligent systems and modern robotics. The three units of Cyber Valley GmbH; Innovation & Economy, Communication & Society, and Management & Science, reflect and implement this mission. Both guiding principles address the core of the mission, which is anchored in the shareholder agreement of Cyber Valley GmbH. 

    What is the WIN Charta?

    As a voluntary commitment, companies who are part of the WIN Charta adhere to twelve guiding principles that cover the three dimensions of sustainability – economic, ecological, and social. The WIN Charta formulates common core values and provides guidance for the implementation of sustainability in a regional and local context.

    The WIN Charta exists since 2014, with more than 300 companies dedicated to the mission. One of the aims of this management system is to support the knowledge transfer of climate-conscious and sustainably operating companies in Baden-Württemberg and to contribute to business networking. Sustainable management is to be recognized and made visible to the public through annual reports.

    Starting in 2024, the WIN Charta will become "KLIMAWIN" and fulfill further requirements (See here for more information). For general questions regarding the WIN Charta and KLIMAWIN, please contact the Baden-Württemberg Climate Protection Strategy team: KLIMAWIN@nachhaltigkeitsstrategie.de.

    About Cyber Valley

    Cyber Valley is Europe’s largest and leading center for excellence in artificial intelligence and modern robotics. Its mission and public mandate are to advocate for research, development, application, and acceptance of technologies and methods in the field of intelligent systems. Cyber Valley encourages entrepreneurship by uniting scientific excellence with innovation and technology transfer. In addition, Cyber Valley facilitates critical reflection on the ethical and social implications of AI through public engagement. Cyber Valley envisions a future in which the full potential of intelligent systems is leveraged for the greater good of the world. 

    2022: WIN-Charta-Zielkonzept_2022_Cyber_Valley_GmbH.pdf

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  • Finale: Demo Day for The AI Incubator

    Finale: Demo Day for The AI Incubator

     

    Bei dieser Veranstaltung werden die Teilnehmer des KI-Inkubatorprogramms ihre endgültigen Ideen einer Jury vorstellen. Die Veranstaltung findet in englischer Sprache statt. Weitere Informationen über das Programm auf Englisch sind unten.

     

    Following six weeks of workshops and inspiring inputs, participants from Batch #3 of The AI Incubator will pitch their final ideas to a jury and a distinguished audience of investors, corporates, researchers, and entrepreneurs. The best teams will be awarded by the jury and have the chance to win attractive prices. Event attendees will have the chance to meet the teams during the concluding networking event with beverages and fingerfood.

     

    When? 

    November 23, 2023, 15:00-18:30 CEST

     

    Where? 

    Amazon Research & Development Center
    Friedrich-Miescher-Straße 4, 72076 Tübingen

     

    Jury

    Michael Black 
    Alex Diehl 
    Lukas Findeisen
    Naureen Mahmood
    Betty Mohler-Tesch
    Rebecca C. Reisch

     

    Special Guest Speaker

    Ingmar Hörr, Co-Founder CureVac

     

    Schedule

    15:00: Welcome & Intro from Rebecca C. Reisch (CEO of Cyber Valley)
    15:30: Team pitches
    17:45: Inspirational talk from Ingmar Hörr (Co-Founder of Curevac): “Sciencepreneur – How to turn science into commercial value”
    18:00: Award ceremony
    18:30 onwards: Networking with food and beverages

     

    Registration

    Registration is closed for this event. Please contact Paul-David Bittner if you have any questions. 

     

    The AI Incubator

    The AI Incubator is a six-week program for AI talents with brilliant ideas. The program encourages scientists, technologists, and business talent to found their own companies, fostering the next generation of AI start-ups.  The AI Incubator equips participants with the right knowledge, tools, and skills to transfer their cutting-edge AI and robotics research into products and applications.

    It covers topics such as, AI prototyping, product-market fit, business strategy, and funding. The program also provides participants with access to a network of experts, mentors, founders, and investors who offer guidance and inspiration on their journey into the AI business world.

    The AI Incubator is organized by Cyber Valley and funded by the Carl Zeiss Foundation. 

  • Cyber Valley Start-up Network welcomes hydrop systems

    Cyber Valley Start-up Network welcomes hydrop systems

    The Stuttgart-based start-up aims to increase awareness of water consumption, thereby addressing environmental issues, including water shortages and droughts. 

    With the use of their plug-and-play adapter, hydrop systems has made it easy to determine how much water is being consumed in a household. After the adapter connects to the water meter, the user-friendly central monitoring platform analyzes in detail the consumption of water within a specific period. Using the results, the start-up will optimize water utilization, enhancing a household’s efficiency and lowering costs.  

    hydrop systems application

    Image: hydrop systems

    With the help of artificial intelligence, hydrop systems develops software that pinpoints exactly where water is being used, delivering an even more detailed analysis of consumption than is possible without such software. With this knowledge, preventive measures can be taken before problems like leakages and bursts occur.    

    “At hydrop systems, we believe that we unlock the path to a greener and more resilient future through the fusion of sustainability and cutting-edge AI innovations. We are excited to be part of the Cyber Valley, where the synergy between research, industry, and start-ups in this domain is shaping a brighter future for all,” says Katrin Kreidel, CEO and Co-Founder of hydrop systems. 

    About Cyber Valley 

    Cyber Valley is Europe’s largest research consortium in artificial intelligence (AI) and modern robotics. Cyber Valley has a public mandate to advocate for entrepreneurship, research, development, application, and acceptance of technologies and methods in the field of intelligent systems. The company envisions a future where the full potential of intelligent systems is leveraged for the greater good of the world.  

    The Cyber Valley Community connects partners from science, industry, and society together, along with AI researchers and entrepreneurs. The Cyber Valley GmbH, funded by the state of Baden-Württemberg, acts as the central organizer, service provider, and host for this community. The GmbH is located in Stuttgart and Tübingen, but the Cyber Valley Community has a far wider reach: As a national and European driving force, we attract the best people from around the world to create the future with AI. 

    About the Cyber Valley Start-up Network  

    With the Cyber Valley Start-up Network, Cyber Valley is building and fostering a community of AI entrepreneurs. Members enjoy exclusive access to a wide-ranging network, connecting them with AI researchers, investors, corporations, and fellow startups. Members are required to have a connection to Cyber Valley, either by being located in Baden-Württemberg, or by being members or alumni of Cyber Valley partner institutions. The core of their business model must be centered around intelligent systems. The Start-up Network is growing continuously. More information about the current number of start-ups and the application process: cyber-valley.de/start-up-network.

      

    About hydrop systems 

    hydrop systems wants to proactively prevent water shortages through offering smart metering for water consumption. We provide a user-friendly solution for determining water usage via precise monitoring. The device, which anyone can install easily in under two minutes, attaches seamlessly to the existing water meter and offers real-time monitoring. Data is analyzed on hydrop systems' backend using artificial intelligence, which can perform tasks like tracking consumption by application and promptly spotting leaks. hydrop systems also provides personalized water-saving tips and an information platform with, among other tools, general facts about water and a community function. 

  • Startup:con Tübingen #9

    Startup:con Tübingen #9

    Welche Auswirkungen hat der EU AI Act im Hinblick auf KI-Start-ups? Was gibt es Neues aus der KI-Forschung? Und was können wir von erfolgreichen KI-Start-ups lernen? Experten und Gründer berichten von ihren Erfahrungen und geben wertvolle Tipps. Außerdem stellen sich wieder lokale Start-up-Supporter und junge Start-ups an Ständen und in kurzen Pitches vor.

    Das Programm in Kürze:

      • 17:00 Uhr Check-in
      • 17:30 Uhr Eröffnung der Startup:con Tübingen mit Impulsvorträgen von Anwalt und Gründer Felix Buchmann gemeinsam mit dem Team von MATVIS, Wieland Brendel (Max Planck Forschungsgruppenleiter und Co-Founder von Maddox) und Max-Frederick Gerken (CEO Optocycle)
      • 18:20 Uhr Open Stage Pitches – Deine 60 Sekunden auf der Bühne
      • 18:30 Uhr Networking auf der Gründermesse

    Wann: Donnerstag, 12.10.23 ab 17:00 Uhr

    Wo: Brauwerk Freistil, Wöhrdstr. 25, 72072 Tübingen

    Den Link zur Anmeldung findet Ihr hier.

  • Parameter Lab ermöglicht eine verantwortungsvolle KI-Entwicklung

    Parameter Lab ermöglicht eine verantwortungsvolle KI-Entwicklung

    Through the extensive research of trustworthy intelligent systems, Parameter Lab provides user-friendly tools to safely bring software and applications to market. 

    Innovations in artificial intelligence offer numerous possibilities for all industries. However, the more intelligent systems become part of the everyday world, the more obstacles and challenges can occur. Some of these challenges are more prominent with Large Language Models (LLMs), including issues of privacy and copyright, or faithfulness and calibration. They may also incorporate unauthorized personal data and untruthful sources. 

    Parameter Lab understands these challenges and aims to address potential problems. To increase trust in these types of systems, the start-up provides the right tools and knowledge to enhance the understanding of each use-case, enabling responsible and secure use of AI. They are helping individuals and businesses safely navigate through the future of artificial intelligence.  

    Start-up Network 

    Since becoming a member of the Cyber Valley Start-up Network, Parameter lab is now part of the ecosystem to drive for a better and safer future for intelligent systems. 

    "Parameter Lab is bridging the gap between AI's promise and its challenges. We're democratizing safe, trustworthy AI—so you can focus on innovation, not hesitation,” says Young-Wha Park, CEO, Parameter Lab. 

    About Cyber Valley

    Cyber Valley is Europe’s largest and leading research consortium in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and modern robotics. Cyber Valley has a public mandate: As advocates for entrepreneurship, research, development, application, and acceptance of technologies and methods in the field of intelligent systems are at the forefront. The company envisions a future where the full potential of intelligent systems is leveraged for the greater good of the world.  

    About Cyber Valley Start-up Network

    The Cyber Valley Start-up Network fosters a community of entrepreneurs. Its members are invited to attend newly created Cyber Valley networking events such as talks, meet-ups, and tech brunches on a regular basis. They are listed on the Cyber Valley website and can use the network’s logo in their communication materials. Network members are required to have a connection to Cyber Valley, for instance by being headquartered in the state of Baden-Württemberg, or by having members or alumni of Cyber Valley partner institutions among their founders. Their activities must be related to the field of intelligent systems. Membership in the Cyber Valley Start-up Network is reviewed once a year to ensure that these requirements continue to be met. Founded in November 2019, the Cyber Valley Start-up Network currently has 43 members as of September 2023.   

    About Parameter Lab

    AI Journey, Secured. Parameter Lab is a leading innovator in the realm of trustworthy AI, addressing the key challenges posed by foundational models. Their solutions tackle privacy, copyright, and data integrity issues, providing a secure framework for the deployment of Large Language Models (LLMs). The start-up also focuses on safer and more responsible AI. Their tools and services are designed to empower individuals and businesses, ensuring a secure and ethical AI journey. For more information, visit the website or contact them.

     

  • Showzone bietet KI-gestützte Plattform für Präsentationsdurchführung

    Showzone bietet KI-gestützte Plattform für Präsentationsdurchführung

    While giving powerful presentations is crucial for any business, content creation is not the only important factor in delivering a strong message. Founded in January 2023 as ETH Zürich spin-off, Showzone’s vision is to evolve presentations into outcome-driven experiences for everyone.  

    Users can simply drag their slides into the Showzone app, where a QR code is generated for the audience to follow the slides and engage with the presenter during the presentation. At the end, a one-click summary of the transcript is created and shared with attendees. Showzone then notifies the presenter about audience interactions with the summary, enabling effective follow-ups with promising leads. The company strives to increase engagement between the presenter and their audience by making presenting more effective. 

    “Our attention span is very short, and we tend to forget over 80% of the information immediately after a presentation. For presenters, this means their presentation doesn’t pay off: they cannot engage their audience well, and once the presentation ends, they have no way to connect with them. We are here to fix it,” Eren Akbiyik, CEO of Showzone.

    About Cyber Valley    

    Cyber Valley is Europe’s largest and leading research consortium in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and modern robotics. Cyber Valley has a public mandate: As advocates for entrepreneurship, research, development, application, and acceptance of technologies and methods in the field of intelligent systems are at the forefront. The company envisions a future where the full potential of intelligent systems is leveraged for the greater good of the world.  

    About the Cyber Valley Start-up Network  

    The Cyber Valley Start-up Network fosters a community of entrepreneurs. Its members are invited to attend newly created Cyber Valley networking events such as talks, meet-ups, and tech brunches on a regular basis. They are listed on the Cyber Valley website and can use the network’s logo in their communication materials. Network members are required to have a connection to Cyber Valley, for instance by being headquartered in the state of Baden-Württemberg, or by having members or alumni of Cyber Valley partner institutions among their founders. Their activities must be related to the field of intelligent systems. Membership in the Cyber Valley Start-up Network is reviewed once a year to ensure that these requirements continue to be met. Founded in November 2019, the Cyber Valley Start-up Network currently has 43 members as of September 2023.   

    About Showzone  

    Founded in 2023, Showzone is an ETH Zürich spin-off and an ETH AI Center start-up. The team consists of Eren Akbiyik, CEO and AI lead with patent and research papers in artificial intelligence, Nicolas Zanotti, CPO with product experience from his long tenure in unicorn start-up GetYourGuide, and Simon Beyer, COO with proven skills in global sales & transformation initiatives as a senior consultant at Ernst&Young. Showzone is also supported by Microsoft for Startups, NVIDIA Inception Program, AWS EdStart, and Kickstart Innovation by Impact Hub.  

  • Cyber Valley begrüßt synthavo im Start-up Network

    Cyber Valley begrüßt synthavo im Start-up Network

     

    The Stuttgart-based start-up synthavo has introduced a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution that uses Artificial Intelligence to identify defective spare parts within a machine or solution, with a single photo taken from a smartphone. The solution will then order the required replacement parts with just one click.  

    Visual recognition for mechanical engineering 

    For the first time, synthavo enables the automated visual recognition of spare parts in mechanical and plant engineering by using CAD data. With just one click, spare parts are not only recognized, but they are then easily ordered. This process increases efficiency and reduces error costs by up to 21%.  

    Service technicians can also receive and collect images of the damage to increase product sustainability, all in one interface. The use of an external application is not necessary.   

    synthavo SaaS solution

    The SaaS solution increases the profitability in service and after sales for machinery and equipment manufacturers.  Image: synthavo

    Start-up Network 

    “We look forward to sharing our expertise and benefiting from the large network in Cyber Valley. To stay at the cutting edge, knowledge sharing, and research is essential,” says Sebastian Stöcklmeier, CEO synthavo. The Cyber Valley Start-up Network was founded in 2019 and currently holds 43 members.  

    About Cyber Valley  

    Cyber Valley is Europe's leading center for excellence in advanced AI and robotics. Cyber Valley creates a vibrant ecosystem that enables seamless collaboration and rapid exchange between academia, business, and society. As an ambassador for entrepreneurship, Cyber Valley's mission is to strengthen the research, development, and application of intelligent systems, providing a platform for collaboration, resource sharing, and advancement of modern AI and robotics. With a focus on the ethical and societal aspects of AI, Cyber Valley fosters dialogue between society and AI researchers and strives for a future in which the full potential of intelligent systems is used for the benefit of society.  

    About the Cyber Valley Start-up Network

    The Cyber Valley Start-up Network fosters a community of entrepreneurs. Its members are invited to attend newly created Cyber Valley networking events such as talks, meet-ups, and tech brunches on a regular basis. They are listed on the Cyber Valley website and can use the network’s logo in their communication materials. Network members are required to have a connection to Cyber Valley, for instance by being headquartered in the state of Baden-Württemberg, or by having members or alumni of Cyber Valley partner institutions among their founders. Their activities must be related to the field of intelligent systems. Membership in the Cyber Valley Start-up Network is reviewed once a year to ensure that these requirements continue to be met. Founded in November 2019, the Cyber Valley Start-up Network currently has 43 members.  

    About synthavo 

    synthavo enables the mechanical engineering service to gain market share in the strategically relevant area through visual spare parts recognition, to raise massive efficiency potentials and to decisively counteract the shortage of skilled workers. With synthavo's AI, anyone who can operate a cell phone can identify and order a desired spare part in less than two seconds. 

  • The AI Incubator 2023 Batch #3: Q&A Session 3

    The AI Incubator 2023 Batch #3: Q&A Session 3

    Q&A Dates:

      • September 20, 17:30–19:30, CEST, in person at Cyber Valley Meet-up #07, register here.

    The AI Incubator 2023

    The Cyber Valley AI Incubator encourages scientists, technologists, and business talent to found their own businesses and be part of the next generation of AI start-ups.

    Our six-week program encourages researchers to consider how they can transfer their cutting-edge AI and robotics research into products and applications. Topics include:

      • Product-market-fit
      • Business strategy
      • Funding opportunities

    We want to equip participants with knowledge, tools, and skills while connecting them with a network of experts, mentors, investors, and other founders to inspire their AI start-up journey. At the program’s conclusion, every team will have the opportunity to pitch their idea to a jury.

    If you’re interested in taking part in The AI Incubator, join one of our Q&A sessions to ask us about the application process, the program, or anything else. You can find more information on the application process and all the dates here.

  • The AI Incubator 2023 Batch #3: Q&A Session 1

    The AI Incubator 2023 Batch #3: Q&A Session 1

    Q&A Dates:

      • September 20, 17:30–19:30, CEST, in person at Cyber Valley Meet-up #07, register here.

    The AI Incubator 2023

    The Cyber Valley AI Incubator encourages scientists, technologists, and business talent to found their own businesses and be part of the next generation of AI start-ups.

    Our six-week program encourages researchers to consider how they can transfer their cutting-edge AI and robotics research into products and applications. Topics include:

      • Product-market-fit
      • Business strategy
      • Funding opportunities

    We want to equip participants with knowledge, tools, and skills while connecting them with a network of experts, mentors, investors, and other founders to inspire their AI start-up journey. At the program’s conclusion, every team will have the opportunity to pitch their idea to a jury.

    If you’re interested in taking part in The AI Incubator, join one of our Q&A sessions to ask us about the application process, the program, or anything else. You can find more information on the application process and all the dates here.